Lace-making is an ancient craft. A lace fabric is lightweight openwork fabric, patterned, either by machine or by hand, with open holes in the work. The holes can be formed via removal of threads or...
Shirred Waist: Enhancing Style and Comfort in TextilesThe shirred waist is a design element commonly found in various garments, adding both style and comfort to the wearer. This article provides a...
Molding in textiles refers to the process of creating three-dimensional shapes or forms from flat fabric pieces. This technique is often used in the production of apparel, such as hats, shoes, and...
1). A heavy napped surface, most often in knit goods, made with a heavy and soft-spun back yarn, which is napped in finishing (e.g. the inside surface of a sweatshirt). 2). Wool sheared from sheep or...
A design effect created on a woven fabric by the use of extra yarns which are woven into the fabric at a certain spot then allowed to float over the fabric to the next spot. The float threads are...